Situated about 12 Kms to the north of Pokhran,
the village of Ramdevra known after Baba Ramdev, a Tanwar Rajput and a saint
who took Samadhi (conscious exit from the mortal body) in 1458 A. D.
He had miraculous powers and his fame reached far and wide. Legend goes that five Pirs(saints) from Mecca came here to test his power and after being convinced, paid their homage to him.
Since then he is venerated by Muslims also as Ram Shah Pir. The Hindus regard him as an incarnation of Lord Krishna.
Near the village, there is a tank known as Ramsar tank which is believed to have been constructed by Baba Ramdev himself.
A large step well, the Parcha Baori is also situated nearby.
Baba Ram Dev believed in the equality of all human beings, both high and low, rich and poor. He helped the down-trodden by granting them their wishes.
Maharaja
Ganga Singh of Bikaner constructed a temple around the Samadhi in 1931 A.D.
Rice, coconuts, churma and wooden horses (toys) are offered to Ramdevji by the
devotees.
A large fair is held here from Bhadon Sudi 2 to Bhadon Sudi 11 (Aug - Sept) which is attended by lakh of devotees who come in large groups from far and wide.
Irrespective of their caste, creed or religious affiliations, these devotees throng the shrine dedicated to the saint.
These groups organise night long singing of bhajans and kirtans to pay homage to Baba.Baba Ramdev was a Tanwar Rajput who took 'Samadhi' (left his mortal body for the heavenly abode) in 1458 AD. He was believed to have miraculous powers and is considered an incarnation of Lord Krishna. There is an interesting legend that goes with him.
Attracted by his fame and popularity, five pirs from Mecca came here to test his power. They were so awed and mystified by his powers and thoughts that they paid their homage to him. Since then, he came to be known as Ram Shah Pir by the Muslims. Baba Ram Dev stood for equality of all human beings and helped the downtrodden.
Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner constructed a temple around his Samadhi in 1931 AD. It is customary that devotees offer rice, coconuts, 'churma' (a Rajasthani preparation) and wooden horses at his shrine. Hundreds of thousands of devotees throng to the fair to pay their homage to him, irrespective of their caste, creed or religioun. There are all-night events organized during the fair where 'bhajans' and 'kirtans' of Baba are sung
Ramdevra village lies about 12 kms. from Pokhran in Jaisalmer district. Pokhran is connected to Jodhpur by a metalled road as well as by Rail. Ramdevra can be reached from Jodhpur and Pokhran by bus.
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